Ways and Means Committee Agrees on Philippine Tariff Plan
Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee agreed on a temporary Philippine tariff measure. The bill preserves Dingley rates on imports from the Philippines until 1905 with a Philippines treasury tax scheme and a defined duty structure. Democratic members were briefed on Friday's schedule and a one day debate next Tuesday.
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Ways and Means Committee
torgether
Edwards
Insular
War Department
Philippines
United States
aires
Russell
Mr. Tawney
Payné
Phillipines
Philippine treasury
Paving the Way for Construction with Nicaragua
Washington reports an arrangement between U S Minister Merty and Nicaragua's foreign minister. Described as a protocol rather than a full treaty, it outlines Nicaragua's readiness to enter a future U S Nicaragua treaty should the Hay-Pauncefote treaty be ratified by the United States and Great Britain. A similar accord is noted with Costa Rica to secure required guarantees.
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WASHINGTON
al Managua
United States
Merty
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Costa Rica
Rights on San Juan river for canal use linked to sovereignty
The text discusses rights to the San Juan river area essential for canal purposes and notes possible implications of Costa Rican sovereignty. The fragment hints at international concern over control and access in the river zone.
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San Juan river
Grand Army Election At D M Mitchell Post 69 Officers Chosen
General D M Mitchell Post 69 of the G A Department of California and Nevada held its annual election night before last for the coming year. Officers elected include Tr H Thomas P and others with Major W S Long and L As Blakeslee chosen as delegates. A public installation with General O M Mitchell Relief Corps No 27 was set for the first Saturday in January with Fletcher Blakeslee Hogan and Long to confer with the ladies on details.
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D. M. Mitchell
G. A
Department of California
Nevada
Thoma
John Hymers
Edward J. Wood
H. H. Hogan
c. J. Kienast
A. G. Fletcher
Q. M
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F. Schmidt
W. S. Long
L- As
Blakeslee
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Wright
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Mitchell’ Relief Corps
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Long
Value filled listing of lace and embroidered handkerchiefs
A catalog-style notice offers Ladies' sheer Swiss lawn and linen handkerchiefs in 30 styles direct from importers with embroidery or lace edges. Prices 25¢ each, 3 for $1, plus high grade novelty options 50¢ to 75¢ each. Gentlemen's white silk hemstitched handkerchiefs with initial embroidery priced 25¢ to 50¢ each.
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Censia's
Congress Adjourns as Senate Debates Treaties and Knox
The House and Senate debated executive sessions and treaty issues. Senator Lodge supported the Hay Pauncefote and Clayton–Bulwer changes while Attorney General Knox’s confirmation faced protests but was recommended by the Judiciary Committee. A holiday adjournment to January 6 was approved and committees were named.
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Committee on Judiciary
Knox
anti-trust league
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WASHINGTON
House
House Committee
Cannon
Grow
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Congress
weateria
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Democratic caucus committee
Hansbrough Newlands Bill Gains Bipartisan Support
Washington reports a conference of Senators and Representatives backing the Hansbrough Newlands bill to fund arid lands reclamation and irrigation from public land proceeds. The Pacific Coast group also studied a Chinese exclusion bill, adjourning with no action. Marriage licenses issued in San Jose and San Francisco as trains carry people toward sunset.
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Hansbrough- Newlandh
bassaver
united
saalde
Pacific
bureau of immigration
Frank
EB. McCune
San Jose
Mins Loreta Chrisopierso
San Francisco
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Mrs Dennis found badly hurt in her room at daybreak
Ada Gilbert Dennifa a fashionable dressmaker of Washington aged about forty seven was found in a semi conscious state in her back room on the first floor. Police say the blows from a piano stool may have rendered her unconscious but no clear struggle is seen. Detectives report faint screams heard upstairs by a watchman and policeman nearby. Mrs Dennis widow of actor Walter Dennis is a well known local businesswoman.
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WASHINGTON
Ada’ Gilbert Dennifa
M Dennis
aninniat
Den ‘la wan
Dennis
Hergiane
dyla
womai
Livingston
Carnegie Endowment Plan for National University in Washington
December 1910 news notes that Mr. Andrew Carnegie proposed a $319 million endowment and $690 million for educational purposes. Cabinet discussions followed with President receiving Carnegie communications. Carroll D. Wright commented on the national university plan as the long debated endowment accelerates.
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Andrew
Carnegie
Carroll D.Wrigh
national university
national university In
Bank Cashier Flees with Funds Shocks Los Angeles
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Los Angeles reports its cashier Fleishman absconded with funds. Bank says no anticipated disruption and officials will finish book checks before naming defalcation total. Police trace suspect's likely locations and telegraph all possible resting points. Hotels report full occupancy as investigations proceed.
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Calif
Fleishman
Loar
elseo
charlie
Henry J. Flelahman
Seymour
Clint Mt
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